Drohi (1948 film)
| Drohi | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | L. V. Prasad |
| Produced by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | Tapi Dharma Rao |
| Starring |
G. Varalakshmi Lakshmirajyam K. S. Prakash Rao Kona Prabhakar Rao Kasturi Shiva Rao L. V. Prasad Rallabandi Kutumba Rao Surabhi Balasaraswati |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao |
| Cinematography | Sreedhar |
Release dates | 1948 |
Running time | 179 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Drohi (English title: The Traitor) is a 1948 Telugu drama film directed by L. V. Prasad.[1] This was the debut film for Pendyala Nageswara Rao as music director.
The plot
Saroja (Varalakshmi), daughter of Zamindar Gangadhar Rao (Rallabandi), is an arrogant woman. She loves Raja Rao (Kona Prabhakar Rao), who assists her father in instituting wrong things. He accidentally kills an old man while driving her car. Dr. Prakash (Prakash Rao) provides shelter to his granddaughter Seetha (Lakshmirajyam). Seetha helps Dr. Prakash in his social service activities. Dr. Prakash marries Saroja. Since then she hates Seetha, harasses her and drives her from the hospital. Prakash continues his social service in the village with the help of Seetha. Knowing this, Gangadhar Rao, with the help of Raja Rao, sets village huts on fire. The angry villages tries to attack them. Seetha with her kindness convinces and stops them, but during her attempt succumbs to bullet injuries. Saroja changes her mind and gets her father and Raja Rao arrested. She distributes her riches to poor people.
Cast
- G. Varalakshmi as Saroja
- Lakshmirajyam as Seeta
- K. S. Prakash Rao as Dr. Prakash
- Rallabandi Kutumba Rao as Gangadhara Rao
- Kona Prabhakara Rao as Raja Rao
- L. V. Prasad
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Compounder
- Venkumamba
- Surabhi Balasaraswati
Songs
- Aalakinchandi Babu Alakinchandi
- Chakkaligintalu Levaa Chakkani Oohalu Raavaa (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao; Singer: G. Varalakshmi)
- Endukee Bratuku (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao; Singer: K. Jamuna Rani)
- Idenaa Nee Nyayamu (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao; Singer: M. S. Ramarao)
- Poovu Cheri Palumaaru Tiruguchu Paata Paadunadi Emo (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao; Singers: Ghantasala and G. Varalakshmi)
1970 film
Drohi film is made in 1970 directed by K. Bapaiah and starring Kongara Jaggaiah, Vanisree and S. Varalakshmi.[2]
References
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp.38-39.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0154430/